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Owner’s Manual Nº390S CD Processor WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the European Community. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Mark Levinson preamplifier. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. 3. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. 4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components. 5. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed. 6. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid. 7. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. 8. NEVER block airflow through ventilation slots or heat sinks. 9. NEVER bypass any fuse. 10. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. 11. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your Mark Levinson retailer. 12. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. 13. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. 14. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children. 15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms. From all of us at Mark Levinson, thank you for choosing the Mark Levinson Nº390S CD Processor. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment. 4 “Mark Levinson” and the Mark Levinson logo are registered trademarks of 3 Oak Park Harman International Industries. U.S. patent numbers and other worldwide Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA patents issued and pending. Telephone: 781-280-0300 Fax: 781-280-0490 www.marklevinson.com “Madrigal Audio Laboratories” and the Madrigal Audio Laboratories logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries. U.S. patent Customer Support numbers and other worldwide patents issued and pending. Telephone: 781-280-0300 Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 Service Fax: 781-280-0499 ©2004 Harman Specialty Group. All rights reserved. Product Shipments 16 Progress Road This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Billerica, MA 01821-5730 USA Harman Specialty Group. The information it contains is subject to change without notice. Harman Specialty Group assumes no responsibility for Part No. 070-630457 | Rev 1 | 04/04 errors that may appear within this document. Table of Contents Unpacking and Placement . .8 Unpacking the Nº390S . .8 Remove the Transport Screw . .8 Placement of the Nº390S . .8 Operating Voltage & Frequency . .9 A Quick Start . .10 Break-in Period . .11 Special Design Features . .12 A New Generation . .12 Digital Servo Control . .13 Digital Input/Output Versatility . .13 Industrial Design . .13 Convenience Features . .14 Communications Links . .14 Fully Balanced Design . .14 Advanced Digital Filter Techniques . .15 Digital to Analog Conversion . .15 Balanced Analog Volume Control . .16 State-of-the-Art Output Buffer . .16 5 Front Panel, Nº390S . 16 The Extended Pause Mode . .22 Sleep Timer . .23 Rear Panel, Nº390S . 24 AC Power Cord Polarity . .24 IR Input Tip Polarity . .27 Linking Connections . .28 Standard Link Cables . .29 Amplifier Link Cables . .29 Remote Control, Nº390S . .30 Random Play . 32 Analog Input Switching . 34 Conditions that Affect IR Performance . 35 Optimum IR Reception Window . 35 Setup and Installation . .36 Connecting AC Mains . 36 Connecting Digital Audio Sources . 36 Connecting the Digital Audio Outputs . 37 Making Link Connections . 37 Connecting Analog Outputs . 37 Basic Operation . .38 Loading a CD . .38 Playing a CD . .38 Random Play . 38 Navigating the Disc . 39 Direct Time Access . 39 Pause . .40 Repeat Disc . 40 Repeat Track . 40 A-B Repeat . .41 Polarity . 41 Programming the Nº390S . 41 Introduction to Play Lists . 41 Assembling a Play List . 42 Programming by Omission . 43 Saving a Play List . 43 Reviewing a Play List . 43 Deleting a Track from a Play List . 44 Adding a Track to a Play List . 44 Overriding a Play List . 45 Erasing Play Lists from Memory . 45 Why Polarity Programming? . 45 6 Whole-Disc Polarity Programming . 46 Track-by-Track Polarity Programming . .46 Overriding a Polarity Program . 47 Special Functions . 47 SOUND Menu Items: . 48 Fixed/Variable Volume . 48 Silent/Audible Cueing . 48 Balance Control . 48 Mute Control . 48 Locked Volume . .49 LINK Menu Items: . 49 Standby Link . 49 Name Link . .49 Play Link . 49 Display Link . 50 AUX IN’s Menu Items . 50 Changing Link Options . 51 Sleep Timer . .51 Using Learning Remote Controls . .52 Teaching Nº390S Front Panel Commands . 52 Teaching Other Nº390S Commands . .53 Special Commands Table . 55 Troubleshooting . ..